Marine vs Continental Climates

El Nino and La Nina

California Current – Creates mild seasonal temperatures near coast.

Gulf Stream – Creates mild seasonal temperatures in British Isles & Eastern Europe

Los Angeles, CA / Santa Fe, NM??

Reduces upwelling in E. Pacific

Changes Global Weather Patterns

INDIRECT EFFECTS – Famine (food shortages, political unrest, military conflicts

Michigan Patters

1. El Nino

2. La Nina